February weather forecast
Shetland, United Kingdom

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Shetland, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Temperature

In Shetland, the lowest average temperatures are observed in February, with a high of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and a low of 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Rainfall

In Shetland, in February, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Shetland, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 1257mm (49.49") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Shetland, in February, the average water temperature is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

In Shetland, the average length of the day in February is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:29 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Shetland, the average sunshine in February is 2h.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shetland?

Shetland's coldest month, February, registers temperatures that range from a high of 5.5°C (41.9°F) to a low of 1.5°C (34.7°F).

How cold does it get in Shetland in February?

February temperatures in Shetland, United Kingdom, vary between a high-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and a low-temperature of 1.5°C (34.7°F).

How many days does it rain in February in Shetland?

In Shetland, United Kingdom, during February, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation.

What is the sea water temperature in February in Shetland?

In Shetland, the average seawater temperature in February is 8°C (46.4°F). Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Shetland have in February?

In Shetland, United Kingdom, the average day length in February is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Shetland?

On the first day of February in Shetland, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:29 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shetland have in February?

In Shetland, the average sunshine duration in February is 2h.

Average temperature in February
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average temperature in February - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in February: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).

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Average rainfall in February
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in February - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in February: 120.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53.4mm).

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Average rainfall days in February
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in February - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in February: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in February
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in February - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in February: 8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.8°C).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in February: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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